Marcella "Sally" A. Wallenhorst

Marcella "Sally" A. Wallenhorst, 100, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family. Her Family.... She was born September 3, 1914 in Delphos to the late Benedict and Josephine (Saum) Knippen. On April 27, 1937 she married Gilbert Wallenhorst who preceded her in death on December 27, 1986. She is survived by a son, Bernard "Bennie" (Connie) Wallenhorst of Minster; a daughter, Valeta M. Wallenhorst of Mentor; a brother, Norman Knippen of Delphos; three grandchildren, Eric Wallenhorst, David (Jamie) Bradford and Robert (Melissa) Bradford; and six great-grandchildren, Christian Wallenhorst, Danielle (Jordan Simpson) Bradford, Aaron Bradford, Jacob Bradford, Hayley Bradford and Abbey Bradford. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Ricker and Ruby Miller; and a sister-in-law, Alice Knippen. Her Legacy.... Sally was a homemaker, growing up on a farm, and continuing beside her husband with their family farm and raising their two children. She was a very gifted baker, creating wedding cakes, all kinds of specialty cakes and decorated homemade cookies. Even when she had her own family, farm and business to care for, she was always a very giving person. Sally was a nurturing, compassionate and fun-loving person. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends playing cards and dancing. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and belonged to the CL of C. Her Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Daniel Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marcella "Sally" A. Wallenhorst please visit our Sympathy Store.